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Murder in the Neighbourhood: A Diane Dimbleby Cozy Mystery Kindle Edition

by Penelope Sotheby (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
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A fatal "accident". A caretaker who knows more than he is letting on.  Diane Dimbleby has her work cut out.
 
When Diane's dear friend and neighbour is found dead by one of her caretakers, Diane is traumatized.
 
The caretaker's story of an accidental fall isn't adding up and Diane uncovers a clue that contains a cryptic message.
 
The evidence leads Diane to a remote Island.   What she finds there points to something premeditated, something sinister. Soon, Diane finds herself in the centre of a whodunit and she must once again use her ingenious wit to save her own life and uncover the killer.
 
A curious writer. A determined detective. Suspects crawling out of the woodwork. Murder in the Neighbourhood: A Diane Dimbleby Cozy Mystery is part of a series of books by author Penelope Sotheby. 
 
If you are a fan of cozy mysteries that contain an ingenious but modest woman sleuth then you will love Diane Dimbleby's second adventure.

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Q - Can you tell us more about your Diane Dimbleby series of books?  What are they about?

A - The books concern the adventures of Diane Dimbleby, a retired school teacher who is now a writer of mystery novels. She lives in the quiet English village of Apple Mews - a place where nothing should ever really happen, but of course murder is never very far away and Diane is always compelled to investigate.

Q - Who would this book appeal to, who is your target market?

A - Women between 35 - 65 but anyone really who loves whodunit books.

Q - For those of us who are unfamiliar with the term "Cozy Mystery" what does it mean?

A - A cozy mystery is a mystery novel without the graphic sex or violence that one might expect from some whodunit mysteries. It is a very popular genre at the moment with many cozy mystery free kindle books currently on Amazon.

Q - Can you tell us more about yourself, what do you do other than write Murder Mysteries?

A - I am a mother and a grandmother.  I am an avid gardener and host Murder Mystery weekends.  I currently live in England most of the time. Other than writing, I do of course spend lots of time reading whodunit mysteries.
 
Q - What other stories have you written? Can you give us a brief overview of some of your stories?

A - I have written a novella called "Murder in the Inn" which has a cozy mystery small town setting but set on a small Canadian Island.  What they have in common with the Diane Dimbleby books though is that they are all whodunit books.

Q - What will you be working on next?

A - I am currently working on a new series of books that follow the adventures of a superb Attorney at Law called Daniel Swift. Daniel is in his mid-30s and lives in the paradise setting of Key West. Unlike many in his profession Daniel is the epitome of honesty. He is also one of the most brilliant lawyers in the country which a dedication not just to his clients, but to the pursuit of truth.
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"I was lucky enough to have been chosen to read an advance copy of this book and can only say that I am eagerly awaiting the next one. Murder in the Neighbourhood is well worth reading and a great sequel to Murder on the Village Green. There aren't enough novels that evoke a by gone era while staying in the present but this series promises to be doing just that..." Karen Blackburn

About the Author

For many, the thought of childhood conjures images of hopscotch games in quiet neighbourhoods, and sticky visits to the local sweet shop. For Penelope Sotheby, childhood meant bathing in Bermuda, jiving in Jamaica and exploring a string of strange and exotic British territories with her nomadic family. New friends would come and go, but her constant companion was an old, battered collection of Agatha Christie novels that filled her hours with intrigue and wonder. Penelope would go on to read every single one of Christie's sixty-six novels-multiple times-and so was born a love of suspense than can be found in Sotheby's own works today. In 2011 the author debuted with "Murder at the Inn", a whodunit novella set on Graham Island off the West Coast of Canada. After receiving positive acclaim, Sotheby went on to write the series "Murder in Paradise"; five novels following the antics of a wedding planner navigating nuptials (and crime scenes) in the tropical locations of Sotheby's formative years. An avid gardener, proud mother, and passionate host of Murder Mystery weekends, Sotheby can often be found at her large oak table, gleefully plotting the demise of her friends, tricky twists and grand reveals

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HHI03YA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonmac Limited (June 30, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2043 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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For many, the thought of childhood conjures images of hopscotch games in quiet neighbourhoods, and sticky visits to the local sweet shop. For Penelope Sotheby, childhood meant bathing in Bermuda, jiving in Jamaica and exploring a string of strange and exotic British territories with her nomadic family. New friends would come and go, but her constant companion was an old, battered collection of Agatha Christie novels that filled her hours with intrigue and wonder.

Penelope would go on to read every single one of Christie’s sixty-six novels—multiple times—and so was born a love of suspense than can be found in Sotheby’s own works today.

In 2011 the author debuted with “Murder at the Inn”, a whodunit novella set on Graham Island off the West Coast of Canada. After receiving positive acclaim, Sotheby went on to write the series “Murder in Paradise”; five novels following the antics of a wedding planner navigating nuptials (and crime scenes) in the tropical locations of Sotheby’s formative years.

An avid gardener, proud mother, and passionate host of Murder Mystery weekends, Sotheby can often be found at her large oak table, gleefully plotting the demise of her friends, tricky twists and grand reveals.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penelopesotheby1/

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Webpage: http://fantasticfiction.info/

Email address: penelope.sotheby@fantasticfiction.info

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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daryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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Really enjoyed this story. I loved the characters and the storyline. It really goes to show how evil people can be. Very well written. Will be getting more books from this author.
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Sabine Foster
4.0 out of 5 stars A short and fun read
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016
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Diane Dimbleby a retired teacher writes mysteries and loves to solve crimes which leads back to her late husband who was a detective with Scotland Yard. When Diane hears a scream she rushes over to her neighbour and friends house to find Carys lying dead on the floor. It turns out she has been murdered and Diane finds herself head over heals investigating the murder together with Inspector Darrell Crothers.
After I got used to this mystery being written in present tense I absolutely enjoyed this short and entertaining read. Diane is a quirky character and the story moves at a very good pace.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's just OK
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016
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This wasn't really my cup of tea. While there's certainly nothing objectionable in the book, I found the writing to be a bit "odd." Chapter 1 starts out in narration form "telling" the reader all about Diane Dimbleby and how she came to live in Apple Mews. Without any break, the author goes from narrating the story to Diane speaking for herself....sort of. In between Diane's conversations with other people, the author continues to "narrate" telling the reader how Diane and Darrell have worked together before and how Diane feels and why she feels it. Diane doesn't say she's unhappy. The author writes, "Diane is not happy that Darrell asked her to stay away...." The story changes from 1st person speaking to 3rd person narration throughout the entire book. It made me crazy.

Then there were things like Diane standing on her "tippy" toes. She's over 60. Tippy toes? She's also supposed to be a smart woman and a good investigator and yet she has to be told to lock her doors and not wander around the street alone. Her neighbor and friend was murdered and no one was arrested. Shouldn't she "know" to lock her doors and not go out alone until the murderer is caught?

Overall, it's not a "bad" story, but not a great one either.
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Mary A. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars No dull spots. Very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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Its a fast moving story. No dull spots. Very enjoyable.
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Bruce Bequette
4.0 out of 5 stars Diane Dimbleby is back...
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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This is another good cozy mystery that can easily be read in an evening. Diane and Darrell are on to another mystery when Diane hears a scream and discovers her neighbour and friend has fallen to her death. But is it an accident, or is foul play involved? Read the story to find out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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This is my third read from this series. I am enjoying the character off Diane and the setting. I would recommend to all cozy readers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016
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the murder of a woman who was a close to friend of her neighbor.the murder was so supose to look like an accident.
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Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quick read
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
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Good quick read. Easy plot to follow. Love the main character and the detective. Haven't found anything about this series of books that I don't like.
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Judith Haffenden
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2016
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Good story
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Avidreader
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Short Story
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2016
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I enjoyed reading this cozy short story. Looking forward to reading more Diane and Rufus stories and wondering who might be the next victim.
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Godiva 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great English Countryside Cozy Mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2016
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This is the second book about Diane Dimbleby, who lives in a picture postcard village, but where she keeps getting involved in murder investigations.
This isn't the style of book that I normally read and perhaps isn't the most gritty or realistic murder story you will ever read (Think a sort of Midsomer Murders level of thriller!) but it is good fun, the characters are well drawn and the plot is very clever, with a few misdirections thrown in for good measure. Like "Murder on the Village Green" (the first book in the series) the writing is first class and Penelope Sotheby is obviously someone who loves words, because the way she describes situations and locations is beautiful.
I would thoroughly recommend this as a nice gentle read, ideal for reading whilst sitting in the sun on summer's day. Assuming we actually get any days suitable for sitting out this summer!
I did receive a free advance copy in return for this honest review, but have bought a copy anyway, because I like it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I lke it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2018
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A Great book, I'd like more
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